aggros

noun

plural of aggro, British
1
as in frustrations
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts we simply decided that trying to get our son to tidy up his room was not worth the aggro

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2
as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation just another aggro that commuters on the tube have to put up with

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggros
  1. frustrations
  2. headaches
  3. irritations
  4. thorns
  5. pips
  6. nuisances
  7. irritants
  8. rubs
Noun
  • The senator said that Democrats campaigned heavily on affordability and economic frustrations but will now pursue priorities that are disconnected from what motivated voters to support them this year.
    — Jennifer Radcliffe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
  • What readers are saying The conversation explores the challenges and frustrations faced by job seekers, particularly in fields impacted by AI and automation.
    — Adeline Von Drehle, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of frustrations
Noun
  • Nearsightedness in childhood can mean headaches, learning difficulties and the cost and inconvenience of glasses or contacts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Other areas researched include inflammation, headaches, lung function, arthritis, bone density, blood pressure and substance use.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of headaches
Noun
  • Aside from support and alignment issues, dirty pillows can also cause the same kind of skin irritations that arise from pillowcases that have not been washed.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of irritations
Noun
  • Stake and tie long, flexible canes to keep their thorns from injuring nearby stems, and secure climbing roses to trellises.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Butcher wins with a payment of livestock, only to find his Wicker Wife is riddled with sharp thorns.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of thorns
Noun
  • Pips-in rubber, or inverted rubber, is smooth on the outer surface, and the pips instead touch the inside of the foam.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Definition of pips
Noun
  • Oliva was being held on an additional bond of $3,650 on charges of possession of a firearm while having a domestic violence injunction, willful disregard of environmental regulations and nuisances injurious to health.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Macomb County, Michigan Spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths, are an invasive insect that can damage trees and create nuisances for residents, county officials said.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of nuisances
Noun
  • That benefit is amplified by the addition of 2% ectoin, a protective ingredient that defends skin against external irritants (like pollutants) and internal stressors (like hormonal changes) alike.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Over time, inhaling these irritants can trigger chronic airway inflammation, irreversible lung tissue scarring, and obstructive pulmonary conditions.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of irritants
Noun
  • And be sure to check age restrictions before using any products on children — baby and child chest rubs will be formulated with gentler ingredients.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
  • While Bo could often be won over with a treat, the Obamas said Sunny preferred attention and playtime, including running around with the family, rolling on the floor and getting belly rubs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of rubs
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“Aggros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggros. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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